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Thursday, January 25, 2024

The Virginia Daily Education News is a daily update (Monday through Friday) of education news throughout Virginia. Links are created to various media outlets throughout the state.

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Alleghany Highlands Public Schools 'ALL In Virginia' plan boost learning and attendance

Along with school divisions around the state, Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is developing and implementing an ALL In Virginia plan. Announced by Governor Glenn Youngkin in September 2023.

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Donald Robertson named Virginia Beach Public Schools superintendent

Acting superintendent Donald Robertson will continue to lead Virginia Beach Public Schools permanently, the school board announced Tuesday night.

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VA Senate to consider school choice bill to encourage open enrollment


A bill that would encourage open enrollment within Virginia’s public school divisions will be considered by a Senate panel on Thursday afternoon.

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Bill Clarifying When Potential Candidates Can Start Collecting Signatures Passes Senate

Introduced by Senator Bryce Reeves, the bill seeks to prevent problems such as occurred in Spotsylvania County this summer and fall.

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Winchester School Board approves wages for 'All In VA' Saturday school

Hourly wages for teachers and assistants who participate in Saturday school tutoring through the statewide "All In VA" initiative were approved by the Winchester School Board on Monday evening.

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Tax surcharge for school construction clears key hurdle

Nobody had seen anything quite like it: a line of 20 people from some of the state's most rural, most urban, least and most wealthy communities lining up to tell the Senate Finance Committee they'd like the option to vote on raising local taxes to fund school construction.

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Spotsylvania schools superintendent placed on leave

The Spotsylvania County School Board voted Monday to place Mark Taylor, the school system superintendent, on administrative leave

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Virginia Senate bill would allow school boards to ban cellphones during school hours

The Virginia Senate has passed a bill to explicitly empower local school boards to ban cellphones during regular school hours.

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Hanover schools using electronic hall pass to curb disciplinary problems

To crack down on vaping and vandalism, Hanover schools are rolling out a new electronic hall pass system to more schools after a successful trial run.

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RCPS' Deason Named Thespian Middle School Teacher of the Year

When Cecille Deason first found out she was selected as the Virginia Thespian Middle School Teacher of the Year, she thought there had been a mistake.

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The VSBA Government Relations team is also updating the VSBA Legislative Update Blog. You can click below to view the blog and stay up-to-date throughout the session.

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February 27, 2024 - Title IX Workshop

During the initial part of the workshop, participants will delve into the fundamentals of Title IX, adopt best practices related to Title IX policies, and explore recent case law pertaining to sexual harassment of students, gender discrimination, and employee training requirements. Attendees will leave armed with tools to identify, prevent, and investigate claims of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.


In the latter half of the workshop, Sands Anderson will deliver the mandated training for Investigators and Decision-Makers, offering board members insight into these crucial roles. The federal Title IX Regulations, effective since August 2020, necessitate basic training for school division employees. Moreover, “Level II” training is mandated for professionals assuming the roles of Investigators and Decision-Makers as per the Regulations. This segment of the workshop will not only cover the foundational training but will also concentrate on specific areas required for this subset of professionals. Topics include proper investigation techniques, maintaining impartiality, relevance considerations, the integration of technology in hearings (if conducted), and understanding the scope of divisions’ educational programs. This second half is tailored to fulfill the Level II training requirements.


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Registration: Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event. For affiliate members, please reach out to Mikaela Coffey for registration at mikaela@vsba.org


Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 2024 March Hot Topic Conference

Join VSBA for an Extraordinary Saturday Hot Topic Conference at the Williamsburg Lodge! We’ve listened to the needs of our valued membership and are thrilled to invite you to wake up with VSBA on a Saturday for an unforgettable day of growth and connection. This conference introduces you to “The Trust Edge Experience,” a trusted methodology employed by name-brand companies worldwide. Discover how it empowers organizations to cultivate high-performing teams while establishing a common language that enhances connection, clarifies objectives, and boosts productivity.


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